Data Security and Compliance

NodeZero from Horizon3.ai is a leading-edge penetration test (pentest) platform that supports continuous, simultaneous, programmable testing of your internal and perimeter network so you can expose, rank, remediate, and confirm security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. Penetration tests permit you to work preemptively to block cybercriminals from stealing data, disrupting productivity, or causing financial or reputational loss. (For an introduction to pentesting, refer to Progent's pentesting services.)

NodeZero can use the latest hacking methods by steadily pivoting through your IT network and linking discovered weaknesses until a clear attack vector is exposed. NodeZero then safely exploits the vulnerability as evidence of the weakness, evaluates and prioritizes the possible havoc that might result from a true malicious exploit, documents the findings, and provides AI-powered advice for a fix. NodeZero's reports point out systemic weaknesses where implementing a single fix can eliminate several different attack chains. Once you have closed the reported security weaknesses, you can execute NodeZero's 1-click verification option to make sure remediation actions worked. NodeZero can automatically generate compliance reports mandated for SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other common compliance standards.

Progent offers the talents of a NodeZero Certified Operator (NCO) to help you to design and carry out thorough penetration tests of your network perimeter and your internal network so you can accurately evaluate your current cybersecurity profile. Progent can help you to set up and launch NodeZero pentests customized for your network environment, understand NodeZero reports, and fix problems based on their potential impact on your network. Progent can also help you to develop a unified cybersecurity strategy that simplifies management and delivers maximum cyber defense for on-prem, cloud-based, and perimeter IT assets.

Internal and External Penetration Tests
Internal pentests with NodeZero proceed as though your network perimeter has been compromised and carry out a penetration test of your internal infrastructure to determine what security vulnerabilities may be present that subject your network to attack. To help you to organize your remediation activity, the NodeZero dashboard shows which internal security weaknesses could cause the most damage to your organization and which ones enable the most attack chains. External pentesting with NodeZero is cloud-based and uses the most current hacker techniques to breach your perimeter defense.

Common Vulnerabilities that Penetration Tests Can Help Identify
Threat actors continually check IT environments for vulnerabilities by using an expanding arsenal of tools and procedures. Although there are many different kinds of security vulnerabilities, below are some of the most common attack vectors hackers try to exploit:

• Software applications that have not had the latest updates and security patches installed
• Code injection problems that allow hackers to insert code or queries in a web app that fools the app into carrying out malicious commands or providing control of critical resources
• Zero-day vulnerabilities in software that neither the target organization nor the software vendor know about yet and so have not had a chance to develop a solution
• Authentication vulnerabilities that make it simpler to get inside a network or pretend to be a valid user
• Setup vulnerabilities that cause gaps in security systems such as opening unsafe ports or leaving cloud storage buckets exposed to anybody with the right address
• Unpatched operating systems
• End-of-Life products for which cybersecurity patches have stopped being developed
• SQL Injection (SQLI)
• Easy-to-guess passwords
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Insecure Direct Object References
• Improper device configurations
• Stale objects
• Open systems access
• Outdated methodology cybersecurity instead of modern best practices
• Failure to deploy out-of-band 2FA protected communications (e.g. Man In The Middle Attacks)

Advantages of Progent's Penetration Testing Services
Progent can provide affordable external penetration testing services on a one-time or ongoing basis. NodeZero's autonomous testing technology offers fast results and provides a comprehensive evaluation of your outward facing security profile. Progent's "ethical hacking" services carry a number of advantages.

• Meet Requirements of Cyber Insurance Providers: For a growing number of cyber insurance providers, regular pentesting is required to obtain or retain coverage.
• Uncover Perimeter Vulnerabilities: External penetration tests help organizations discover vulnerabilities in their external-facing systems, such as websites, servers, and network devices.
• Realistic Attack Scenarios: Pentests simulate real-world attack simulations, offering organizations a greater understanding of their susceptibility to various security threats.
• Compliance Mandates: Many regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) call for regular security evaluations, including external pentests. Failing to comply may have legal and economic consequences.
• Risk Reduction: Identifying and remediating security gaps early can reduce the risk of data breaches, economic losses, and reputational damage.
• Third-Party Vendor Checkups: Organizations can utilize external pentests to assess the cybersecurity of vendors, ensuring that these partners do not introduce vulnerabilities into the supply chain.
• Improved Incident Response: A penetration test can assist organizations refine their incident response processes by identifying weaknesses in their ability to detect and react to cybersecurity incidents.
• Security Awareness: Conducting pentests can improve understanding among stakeholders about the importance of cybersecurity. It can also help teach them on best online practices.
• Establish a Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment: A penetration test can build a baseline for security, enabling companies to track the efficacy of security improvements over time.
• Competitive Advantage: Showing a commitment to security by means of periodic pentesting can help you earn competitive advantage, indicating to customers and partners that their information is secure.
• Security Investment Justification: Pentest reports can provide tangible evidence of the need for increased investment in cybersecurity initiatives and products.
• Internal Policy Validation: Companies can assess whether their internal security policies are doing the job in blocking external attacks.
• Reducing Attack Surface: By identifying and fixing vulnerabilities discovered by a penetration test, companies can minimize their attack surface size and make it more difficult for attackers to break into their systems.
• Attack Simulation: Companies can simulate targeted attacks, permitting their cybersecurity groups to become accustomed dealing with realistic attacks in a controlled environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Regular external penetration tests help organizations track their security enhancements in a fast-evolving threat landscape, helping them stay prepared for the latest threats.
• Legal and Regulatory Protection: In the event of a cybersecurity break in, being able to produce tangible proof of periodic penetration testing activity can offer a level of legal and regulatory protection by demonstrating due diligence in security.

Contact Progent for Pentest Expertise
To find out more information about Progent's services for NodeZero-powered penetration testing, call Progent at 800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.

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